And the Winner Is...

The Wyoming Film Office is pleased to announce the winner of this year's Short Film Contest, Preston Randolph, the filmmaker behind "The Summer of '81." The short tells the unique story of Wyoming man, Bob Taylor and the spirit and struggles of his life's journey. From teaching in the city, to being a Cowboy in Wyoming, to raising his family without electricity in the cabin he built by hand, and of course baseball. Randolph will now have the opportunity to produce another film in Wyoming with his $25,000 winnings.

We would also like to congratulate Mark Pedri, the winner of this year's $5,000 Filmmaker's Choice Award. This award gave contest entrants the opportunity to recognize a fellow filmmaker, and Pedri came away with his peers' approval. His short Western Wandering follows the filmmaker on a 700-mile mountain bike ride around Wyoming to discover what truly defines the state he was born and raised in.

Finally, we would like to thank all of this year's entrants. There is an exceptional amount of talent on display in this contest, both from in-state and out-of-state filmmakers. Thank you for participating.